Australian Opal is a sedimentary rock and is highly sought after around the world. Different than most other precious gems, Australian Opals feature all of the colors of the rainbow. Just like you and I, no piece is ever the same. In other words, every rare piece of opal can never be replicated or reproduced. There are 3 types of Opal Boulder Opal, White Opal and Black Opal. Boulder Opal is the strongest form of Australian Opal Taking millions of years to form under the earth, the silica hardens on the iron stone where the two become married as one. Australian Boulder Opal can be found in the region of Queensland, Australia. More specifically known as Opalton, this area is tremendously vast with no paved roads, running water or electricity. Get ready to be a mechanic, if your car breaks down, roadside car assistance won’t know how to get to you! Being “off the grid” is a reality when going “out bush”. And because there are no lights, the rich sunsets and deep milky Way galaxy in space offer some of the most breathtaking sights that literally blow your mind! And then there are the bugs..
White Opal or Crystal Opal comes from Coober Pedy where due to extreme heat conditions, miners live underground inside the earth. Black Opal comes from the region of Lightning Ridge. Producing a tremendous amount in the 1960’s and 1970’s overtime, production in the region has diminished.
All 3 types of Australian Opal feature the famous "play of color". This means that when light passes through the tiny silica spheres, the rainbow colors on the surface of the stone move and change dramatically as the stone is rotated and shifted.
Opal Gemstones are made into many different types of jewelry. Explore our wide range of designs where every item is 100% Genuine Australian Opal sourced from the earth.
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